Caleb Lewis
A key position prospect who has played on all three lines across his junior career, Caleb Lewis arguably looks most at home in defence. With a sound aerial game and reading of the play, he has proven to be a terrific intercept marker while also adding strings to his bow through improved one-on-one work. His […]
Oscar Adams
Image Credit: Glenelg FC POSITION: Key Defender/Ruck A raw developing tall, Adams has the strength to overpower players at junior level, but is still ironing out his consistency. He has some nice athleticism which helps set him apart from many other key defenders who can roll through the ruck, and an extra few […]
Cadhla Schmidli
PROFILE One of the NAB League’s big improvers who truly got to prove her worth in 2021, Cadhla Schmidli was a key figure among an Eastern Ranges side which extracted the best of itself this year. The 176cm tall defender provided great aerial solidity on the last line and helped drive her side out of […]
Will Edwards
Sydney Swans fans and recruiters alike will be buoyed by the development of Will Edwards, who rose into draft contention as an over-ager this year. The New South Welshman is tied to the Swans Academy and represented them over the last two seasons, earning Allies selection in the process. In terms of senior experience, he […]
Ryan Eyers
2022 AFL DRAFT PROFILE: STRENGTHS: + Versatility + Clean hands + Aerial ability IMPROVEMENTS: – Strength – Ground balls Backing up his AFL National Draft Combine invite last year, Ryan Eyers earned a second combine invite, albeit a late call-up to the State Draft Combine. Still arguably a late/rookie prospect as he was last year, […]
Jacob van Rooyen
Image Credit: Claremont FC POSITION: Key Forward/Defender SNAPSHOT: “A physically imposing key forward who can also swing to defence, van Rooyen offers ominous aerial presence and contested nous.” There are few draft prospects this year who boast the level of physicality Jacob van Rooyen does. The Claremont product came into 2021 as one of the most […]
Brinn Little
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Rebounding + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Versatility – Ground balls While Brisbane Lions Academy has produced two Top 20 picks in this year’s AFL Draft, Brinn Little earned the Gold Coast Suns Academy Player of the Year for his efforts throughout 2022. A consistent key defender with good size and […]
Josh Gibcus
POSITION: Key Defender SNAPSHOT: “The standout key defender in this year’s draft pool, Gibcus is an athletic intercept marker with sticky hands who defends just as well as he can attack” With the most ideal combination for a modern day key defender, Josh Gibcus possesses a great leap to go with good speed but […]
